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A BLUE AND WHITE STEM CUP WITH 'LANÇA' CHARACTERS, MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
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Description
- A BLUE AND WHITE STEM CUP WITH 'LANÇA' CHARACTERS, MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
- 9.8cm high
the steep slightly flaring sides decorated with a frieze of lança characters enclosed by a lotus scroll, the splayed stem encircled by a band of petal lappets, a collar of florettes and interlinked tassels, the interior painted with a stylised flowerhead
Provenance
Sold Christies 1 October 1991 lot 963
A similar stem cup was sold in our Hong Kong rooms 11 April 2008, lot 3057
Condition
Restoration encircling rim edge, including one chip approximately 0.5cm, one fine crack from rim approximately 1.5cm. One restored shallow chip on underside of foot rim approximately 0.9cm.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."